Young California voters weren’t supporting Trump or the Republican Party, which is terrible news for the GOP

Young California voters weren’t supporting Trump or the Republican Party, which is terrible news for the GOP

You’d believe that Republican lawmakers in California would have the bravery to finally distance themselves from the toxic manipulator after a jury has declared Donald Trump to be a sexual attacker. But regrettably, there is little chance of it happening. The former president still threatens those elected on the lower levels of the political chain…

Additional stimulus payments in 2023 might prevent a recession
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Additional stimulus payments in 2023 might prevent a recession

Even though inflation is declining, almost 2 years of price increases have been taking an impact on America’s savings accounts and finances. The country doesn’t need a recession to knock it when it’s lower, but numerous analysts are forecasting one for later this year or soon in 2024. Unmatched stimulus payments distributed in 3 phases supported…

The 2023 COLA for Social Security was 8.7%- 2024 might see a tighter budget
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The 2023 COLA for Social Security was 8.7%- 2024 might see a tighter budget

The 66 million Social Security beneficiaries in the country received the largest pay increase until 1981 this year, thanks to an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment designed to balance the strongest inflation in forty years. The benefit adjustment for the following year, however, appears to be considerably smaller. As per the Senior Citizens League, an organization for elderly…

E. Jean Carroll discusses her legal triumph over Donald Trump: “I feel wonderful”
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E. Jean Carroll discusses her legal triumph over Donald Trump: “I feel wonderful”

The day after the court discovered former President Donald Trump responsible for the violence and harassment in her lawsuit over him, longtime tips columnist E. Jean Carroll exclaimed that she is “excellent” and that she is “overjoyed.” Carroll said in a discussion with ABC News George Stephanopoulos on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, “Yesterday was undoubtedly…

Man who shouted “I can’t inhale” while the CHP held him will receive $24 million from California
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Man who shouted “I can’t inhale” while the CHP held him will receive $24 million from California

According to the family’s lawyers, California is willing to offer $24 million to the loved ones of an individual who expired after screaming “I can’t breathe” as police held him to the floor and attempted to collect his blood after a traffic stop. The tragic dispute in March 2020 occurred just a few months before…

A police officer, 24, was killed, and 4 teenagers have been charged with murder
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A police officer, 24, was killed, and 4 teenagers have been charged with murder

Officials said Wednesday that 4 minors, such as a 16-year-old, had been accused in the brutal murder of a cherished 24-year-old Chicago police officer. As she received a gunshot and died at around 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, Officer Aréanah Preston had just concluded her duty and was still wearing her uniform, as reported by Chicago…

Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years for killing BLM demonstrator- Texas governor remains silent over his pardon promise
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Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years for killing BLM demonstrator- Texas governor remains silent over his pardon promise

A U.S. Army soldier who brutally assaulted an armed demonstrator at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas received a sentence of 25 years in jail on Wednesday after authorities highlighted his social media activity and texts to paint him as a violent racist who might attack. Given that Republican Governor Greg Abbott has stated his…

Over-the-counter birth contraceptive pill sales are supported by an FDA panel
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Over-the-counter birth contraceptive pill sales are supported by an FDA panel

A decades-old contraception pill must be marketed without a doctor’s prescription, according to federal health experts on Wednesday, clearing the path for the potential authorization of initial over-the-counter contraception in the United States. Perrigo Pharmaceuticals’ proposal to place its once-daily medicine on store racks among eye drops and allergy medications was approved by the FDA advisors’…

Gov. Abbott Faces Criticism

Gov. Abbott Faces Criticism Over Mental Health Care Funding Amidst Calls for Action on Gun Violence

This statement has been criticized by many, who have pointed out that Abbott’s administration had redirected money from the Texas agency that administers mental health services to fund Operation Lone Star, which is a border mission aimed at slowing illegal immigration. Gov. Abbott has recently made a statement saying that mental health care is the…

Lawmakers Unlikely to Approve Substantial Pay Raise
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Texas Lawmakers Unlikely to Approve Substantial Pay Raise for Teachers Despite Budget Surplus

The proposals that would have provided bigger pay hikes did not get out of the House or Senate education committees, and the more modest bills remaining will not make up for the shortfall. Lawmakers in Texas are running out of time to pass an education bill that will give teachers a substantial pay raise Cecil…